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PhD in Computing
About
To guide students into completing their Ph.D. in this course, students will be assisted by a number of highly qualified supervisors. Other than that, they will be exposed to the latest research topics particularly in the fields of computing and business administration. Regular research workshops, colloquium, and seminars by true professionals, both local and international will be held for the students' own benefits to help in building their researching. This program is available both Full time (3 years) and Part time (4 years).
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 10,555 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 10,555 |
Subjects
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Computer Science, IT
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Information Tech (IT)
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 10,555 | $ 10,555 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 10,555 | $ 10,555 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 3,518 | $ 3,518 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
| Enrollment Fees | $ 180 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
|
$ 936 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
|
$ 1,127 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
|
$ 112 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | $ 225 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirement
- A Master's degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate.
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree that are accepted by the APU Senate.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Minimum English Requirements
- IELTS: 6.0
Curriculum
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Specialist Doctoral Topics for Supervision:
- Database Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Green Computing
- Computing & Society
- Medical Image Processing
- Neural Networks
- Data Compression
- User Interfaces
- Human Computer Interaction
- Content-based Retrieval
- Malware Analysis and Detection
- Cyber Security
- Computer Forensics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm and Distributed Computing
- Digital Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Data Mining
- Neural Networks
- Robotics
- Healthcare Systems
- Technological Innovation and Change
- Information Systems Adoption
- Image Processing
- Graph Theory/ Combinatorics
- Computational Analysis
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Natural Language Processing
Start of Candidature
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Complete all required modules
- At first opportunity in Year 1
- Must pass research methodology module
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Proposal Defence (PD)
- Within the first 12 months
- Within the first 9 months, research colloquium to present before a panel
- Gather feedback on research proposal
- Submit a detailed proposal document
- Presentation to the examination panel
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Progress Monitoring / Mid-Candidature Defence
- Every 6 months until thesis submission (May & November)
- Progress reporting and presentation on progress
- Evaluated by a panel
End of Candidature
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Work Completion Defence (WCD)
- 6 months before the minimum candidature period
- Submit draft thesis
- Presentation of completed work
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Submit Thesis for Examination
- Before the maximum candidature period
- Comb-bound thesis copies submitted for examination
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Viva Voce
- Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
- Presentation of completed work to the Examination Board
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Award of Degree
- PhD